Israeli music

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.
ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

BAR ROSE

Bar Rose's most recent albums bring complex instrumentation to the forefront

 A ‘heat wave' from Daphna Ban.

Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave


Jerusalem highlights June 28 – July 4

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 ‘CHOOSE LIFE.’

A prodigal son returns: Asaf Avidan continues to prove his talent with riveting one-man show

Although he sings in English, Avidan spoke to the packed theater in Hebrew, telling the audience at the outset that he did not consider his music “escapism.”

A view of Asaf Avidan in performance in Israel this week.

Laivy Miller follows in the big footsteps of his father, Matisyahu

“My dad taught that music is giving and that we have to be a vessel if you have it – everything is from Hashem. If God gives you the gift of a voice, it is for a reason.” 

 LAIVY MILLER sings with his father, Matisyahu, in Israel.

Israeli singer, composer, and actor, Dan Toren, dies at 63

Toren was awarded an honorary songwriting award from Israel’s music and literary rights association, ACUM. 

Israeli actor, singer, and composer, Dan Toren, 2012.

The Terminal performance complex in Haifa is set to redefine entertainment in the north

The Terminal is housed in the historic Hangar 15, a 1950s structure that has served various port needs over the years. The venue can accommodate up to 2,000 people per event.

 Ravid Plotnik

US withholds visas from Israeli artists after controversial 'Harbu Darbu' lyrics go viral

The controversial lyrics say, “(from) Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Mia Khalifa; Every day is a day; All the units in the army come to harbu darbu on their heads!"

NESS VE STILLA'S Nessya Levi and Dor Soroker.

Mindy Rutstein, the art and sustainability organizer of Nahlaot

Jerusalemite of the Week: A passionate singer-songwriter, Rutstein begin organizing and creating various art events throughout Jerusalem and beyond.

 Mindy Rutstein, this week's Jerusalemite of the Week.

This year, Eurovision actually matters - editorial

Anti-Israel activists have been calling for months to bar Israel from the contest and have unsuccessfully lobbied other countries’ participants to boycott the competition.

 DEMONSTRATORS IN Malmo, Sweden, protest Israel’s participation in the Eurovision, earlier this month.

We will dance again: Nova to hold concert to honor victims of festival massacre

The event will include a line-up of some of Israel's biggest artists and will raise funds for victim families and survivors.

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival place outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024.

Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96

Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.

 Naomi Polani.